Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND (Autism Experience)
Location: Chester-le-Street
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

We are pleased to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chester-le-Street who are seeking a dedicated, caring and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly Autism, who is passionate about helping children to thrive within a nurturing, inclusive and structured learning environment.

The Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, particularly those with Autism
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging lessons and activities
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet individual pupil needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation using consistent strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, teaching assistants and senior leaders
• Collaborate with therapists and external professionals where appropriate

Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you should:

• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEND – essential
• Have specific experience working with Autism – essential
• Have knowledge of additional needs such as ADHD – desirable
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, nurturing approach
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Have strong communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Access to our CPD Academy, including training such as Introduction to Autism, Behaviour Support and Introduction to Thrive
• Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant
• Competitive pay rates
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus
• Access to high-quality placements through Teaching Personnel

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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